This is such a beautiful coral! It almost looked bright red when I first opened it, but on my lips it is a true, sheer creamy coral. I love that it doesn't have shimmer since my lips don't look good with shimmer. It's sheer, but the color payoff is great. The minty smell/taste is subtle, and not obnoxious. This was my first purchase from SN and I have to say I love all of my lippies!!!